prorogates

verb

present tense third-person singular of prorogate
as in suspends
to bring to a formal close for a period of time the conference was prorogated until the following morning

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  1. suspends
  2. postpones
  3. adjourns
  4. interrupts
Verb
  • His design for Fallingwater therefore suspends the architecture above the fall itself, filling the home constantly with the powerful sound of rushing water.
    — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
  • The Waiting Game Is the Smart Game In short, the Raptors are wise to wait to see whether the NBA finds the Clippers at fault and, in doing so, terminates Leonard’s contract or suspends him.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of suspends
Verb
  • Minimizing these three common vascular threats between ages 48 and 68 dramatically postpones mental decline, according to the research.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Every unnecessary year spent waiting for approvals delays investment, slows industrial growth and postpones the benefits of lower-cost, cleaner electricity.
    — Andreas Schierenbeck, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Definition of postpones
Verb
  • McMaster is expected to call for the session after the legislature adjourns Thursday afternoon, sources said.
    — Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 14 May 2026
  • The proposal is still pending in the current legislative session, which adjourns on May 6.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Definition of adjourns
Verb
  • Before Kat can say anything, the rest of the crew interrupts, ready for dinner.
    — Emma Soren, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Pressure on China’s launch tempo Monday’s failure also interrupts an unusually rapid launch schedule.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of interrupts
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